· Do not be rude or offensive when posting comments or making edits. · Do not write “Click here for more information about Collaborative Learning.” Instead, write “More info about Collaborative Learning.” Avoid doing this for external links as well. · Do correct typos or content errors. · Do contribute original content or referenced materials. Follow normal citation and reference rules for academic writing to avoid plagiarizing or violating copyrights, and include links to original material if available online. · Do use actual dates. For example, write “In August 2009 we implemented a new intervention program…” rather than writing “Last August we implemented a new intervention program…” · Do add your signature to comments if applicable and do avoid using first-person references when creating wiki content. · Do remain objective when adding or creating content. Pros and cons should be included when appropriate. · Do be bold. Go ahead and create content or edit someone else’s work. Remember that this is all about collaboration. · Do not be offended if someone edits your work. Remember that this is all about collaboration. · Do include “notes” when you make changes to explain what changes were made and why you made them. · Do recognize useful content and give praise to constructive work that adds value to the wiki. · Do help build structure. Allow for collaborative synthesis and structuring of the content by everyone. · Do follow basic rules of grammar and avoid writing in ALL CAPS, which is considered “shouting” in online communications. · Do use your own name and not an alias. This helps to build trust among the team and holds everyone accountable for his or her contributions.
Wiki-Etiquette
· Do not be rude or offensive when posting comments or making edits.
· Do not write “Click here for more information about Collaborative Learning.” Instead, write “More info about Collaborative Learning.” Avoid doing this for external links as well.
· Do correct typos or content errors.
· Do contribute original content or referenced materials. Follow normal citation and reference rules for academic writing to avoid plagiarizing or violating copyrights, and include links to original material if available online.
· Do use actual dates. For example, write “In August 2009 we implemented a new intervention program…” rather than writing “Last August we implemented a new intervention program…”
· Do add your signature to comments if applicable and do avoid using first-person references when creating wiki content.
· Do remain objective when adding or creating content. Pros and cons should be included when appropriate.
· Do be bold. Go ahead and create content or edit someone else’s work. Remember that this is all about collaboration.
· Do not be offended if someone edits your work. Remember that this is all about collaboration.
· Do include “notes” when you make changes to explain what changes were made and why you made them.
· Do recognize useful content and give praise to constructive work that adds value to the wiki.
· Do help build structure. Allow for collaborative synthesis and structuring of the content by everyone.
· Do follow basic rules of grammar and avoid writing in ALL CAPS, which is considered “shouting” in online communications.
· Do use your own name and not an alias. This helps to build trust among the team and holds everyone accountable for his or her contributions.